Preferred name | methyl isovalerate |
Trivial Name | Methyl isovalerate |
Short Description | isovaleric acid, methyl ester |
Formula | C6 H12 O2 |
CAS Number | 556-24-1 |
FEMA Number | 2753 |
Flavis Number | 9.462 |
ECHA Number | 209-117-3 |
FDA UNII | QPS4788198 |
Nikkaji Number | J47.113E |
Beilstein Number | 1699922 |
MDL | MFCD00042866 |
COE Number | 457 |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 195 methyl isovalerate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 556-24-1 ; METHYL ISOVALERATE |
Synonyms |
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methyl 3-methylbutanoate | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 556-24-1 |
Pubchem (cid): | 11160 |
Pubchem (sid): | 135269980 |
Flavornet: | 556-24-1 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB30027 |
FooDB: | FDB001325 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.60.0000 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 116.16004180908 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.289 to 7.347 |
Refractive Index | 1.392 to 1.398 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 114 to 115°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 18.17 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 4 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 14.44 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.82 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
dipropylene glycol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
water, 2892 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
Odor Type: Fruity | |
apple, fruity, pineapple, sweet, estery, tutti frutti | |
Odor strength | medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 96 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1988) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. strong apple fruity pineapple |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 1, 19, (1990) | Diffusive, sweet estery, fruity with tutti frutti nuances |
Flavor Type: Fruity | |
fruity, pineapple, apple, juicy, juicy fruit, tropical | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 1, 19, (1990) | At 80.00 ppm. Fruity pineapple, apple with a juicy fruit-like nuance |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Apple , Banana , Berry , Bubble gum , Cherry , Date , Grape , Honey , Melon , Peach , Pineapple , Quince |
Flavoring purposes | Fruit punch |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 11 - Highly flammable. R 38 - Irritating to skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 5693 mg/kg Industrial Medicine and Surgery. Vol. 41, Pg. 31, 1972. oral-rabbit LD50 5690 mg/kg (Munch, 1972) | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
inhalation-mouse LC50 20250 mg/m3/2H "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 84, 1982. inhalation-mammal (species unspecified) LC50 18800 mg/m3 Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 51(5), Pg. 61, 1986. |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for methyl isovalerate usage levels up to: | |||
2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 6.60 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 30.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 9.30000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 35.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 26.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 26.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 26.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 1, Revision 1 (FGE.01Rev 1): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 01 Rev2 (FGE.01 Rev2): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):556-24-1 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :11160 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 2400 |
WGK Germany:2 |
methyl 3-methylbutanoate |
Chemidplus:0000556241 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:NY1510000 for cas# 556-24-1 |